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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Cerumen Removal

ICD-10 Coding for Cerumen Removal

H61.21

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for cerumen removal includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Earwax Removal
Impacted Cerumen Extraction
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Cerumen Removal

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Cerumen Removal

Use ICD-10 code H61.21 for impacted cerumen, right ear, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Impacted cerumen, right ear

Billable Code
H61.21
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Presence of symptoms like hearing loss or pain due to cerumen
documentation:
  • • Otoscopic evidence of canal obstruction

Applicable To

  • • Impacted cerumen causing hearing loss
  • • Impacted cerumen with pain

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies 'impacted' and the method of removal.
Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for impacted cerumen?

The ICD-10 code for impacted cerumen is H61.21 for the right ear. It requires documentation of symptoms and otoscopic findings.

How do you code bilateral cerumen removal?

For bilateral cerumen removal, use 69210 with modifier 50 for commercial payers. Medicare considers it inherently bilateral.

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